Westgate Resorts has appointed longtime company executive Jim Gissy as chief executive officer. Westgate Resorts founder David Siegel will remain executive chairman of the board and president and will continue to lead all major decision-making of the company.
As Westgate's CEO, Gissy is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's operations, sales and marketing. "It's an honor to help lead this incredible organization and work side by side with the most talented group of team members in the industry. I am humbled to take on this responsibility from my mentor and friend for over 40 years, David Siegel."
Gissy joined Westgate Resorts in 1984 and immediately began setting sales records throughout the company and the industry. Over the next several years, he significantly expanded his management responsibilities, culminating in his appointment as senior executive vice president. In 1996, Gissy was the recipient of the ARDY Award from the American Resort Development Association as the Top Sales Executive and has received numerous industry accolades and awards over his 40-year career.
Siegel will remain involved in all major company decisions. As he has done for the past decade, Siegel is primarily focused on finding ways to solve the ongoing opioid epidemic through the Victoria's Voice Foundation, named in honor of his daughter.